Rigside Church
Getting here
55.59395, -3.79034
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Teal and Mallard
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Teal and Mallard
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Teal, Mallard, Goldeneye +82 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Teal, Mallard, Goldeneye +82 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Common Darter, Large Red Damselfly, Formica lemani +1 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Common Darter, Large Red Damselfly, Formica lemani +1 more · last seen 2023
Heritage
Moderate match
Religious grounds — local heritage
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Queen Elizabeth Jubilee WalkWalking route8 km
🚴Cycling
12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 74Cycling route
Lanark to Biggar via Hyndford BridgeCycling route
Lanark (Kirkfieldbank) to Happendon BridgeCycling route
Lanark (Kirkfieldbank) to BiggarCycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Wildlife to spot
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